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Date Programmes Podcast Title  
15-Jun-23 Health & Living
(4:00 PM)
ASEAN Dengue Day 2023: On The Frontiers of Dengue R&D
Associate Professor Dr Panisadee Avirutnan, Chief of the Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever Research Unit, Mahidol University | Dr Ami Fazlin Syed Mohamed, Head of the Herbal Medicine Research Centre, Institute for Medical Research (IMR)
17-Apr-23 Health & Living
(4:00 PM)
Dengue in ASEAN: Challenges and Lessons Learned
Associate Professor Dr Pratap Singhasivanon, Secretary-General/Coordinator, SEAMEO TROPMED Network
08-Nov-22 Health & Living
(4:00 PM)
Watch Out for Dengue This Monsoon Season
Associate Professor Dr Sharifah Faridah Syed Omar, Infectious Disease Physician, University Malaya Medical Centre
09-Feb-22 Health & Living
(4:00 PM)
Public Health: Is The Endgame In Sight for Dengue?
Azrul Mohd Khalib, CEO, Galen Centre for Health & Social Policy | Professor Dr Lucy Lum, Senior Consultant Paediatrician, University of Malaya Medical Centre
09-Jul-21 Health & Living
(4:00 PM)
Doctor in the House: Will We Ever Curb Dengue?
Dr George Lee, Consultant Urologist | Prof Dr Lucy Lum, Department of Paediatrics | Prof Cameron Simmons, Director of the Institute of Vector-Borne Disease
21-Oct-20 The Daily Digest
(2:00 PM)
What Exactly Does Fogging Kill?
Gopalasamy Reuben Clements, Associate Professor, Sunway University
08-Jul-20 The Daily Digest
(2:00 PM)
The Rise of the Mosquitoes
Dr Alvin Hee, Entomologist, Universiti Putra Malaysia
29-Aug-19 The Daily Digest
(2:00 PM)
The Daily Digest: Is This How We Prevent Mosquito Bites?
Dr Alvin Hee, Entomologist, Universiti Putra Malaysia
05-Jul-19 Health & Living
(4:00 PM)
Why is Dengue Still a Problem?
Dr Shreema Rasiah, Public Health Physician & Gombak District Health Officer | Dr Tharani Loganathan, Public Health Specialist, Department of Social and Preventive Medicine
03-Dec-18 Enterprise Explores
(12:15 PM)
Google’s Parent Company Wants To Kill All Mosquitoes
Richard Bradbury | Arvindh Yuvaraj | Freda Liu
29-Nov-18 Health & Living
(4:00 PM)
Monkey Malaria Menace
Prof Balbir Singh, Director, Malaria Research Centre, UNIMAS | Law Yao Hua, science journalist
28-Aug-18 Enterprise Explores
(12:00 PM)
A Thunderstorm On Your Wrist
Richard Bradbury | Arvindh Yuvaraj | Audrey Raj
25-Apr-18 Health & Living
(4:00 PM)
World Malaria Day: Ready to Beat Malaria
Prof Datin Dr Indra Vythilingam, Department of Parasitology, University of Malaya
23-Apr-18 Health & Living
(4:35 PM)
Health News Digest: Flesh Eating Ulcers in Victoria
Law Yao Hua | Tee Shiao Eek | Tina Carmillia
23-Apr-18 Health & Living
(4:15 PM)
Health News Digest: Monkey Malaria Found in Humans
Law Yao Hua | Tee Shiao Eek | Tina Carmillia
26-Jan-18 Evening Edition
(6:30 PM)
Swatting can really keep mosquitoes at bay, study shows
Dr. Alvin Hee, Entomologist
 
 




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Today’s Shows



6:00 AM

The 6AM Stretch

7:00 AM

World Market Watch

Tony Nash of Complete Intelligence | Dovish or hawkish? Over or underweight? Bull or Bear? We speak to local and foreign analysts to find out how the different asset classes and markets react to the latest news, results and even geopolitical events.

7:15 AM

Morning Brief

A recap of global and local headlines in today's papers and portals.

7:30 AM

Morning Brief

This year, Malaysia will play chair to ASEAN, and this is our fifth time since the bloc’s founding in 1967. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said in his new year 2025 address that this is a great honour for the country and an opportunity to create a new chapter in regional and global agendas. He did, however, acknowledge that there will be challenges from within and without the nation lying ahead. Bunn Nagara, Director and Senior Fellow, BRI Caucus for Asia-Pacific & Honorary Fellow, Perak Academy will be joining us to give us a picture of how our chairmanship of ASEAN might go in the months ahead.

7:45 AM

Top Story

It seems that the price of dining out continues to rise in Malaysia, reflecting an uncertain outlook for the food and beverage sector, especially as the cost of living continues to increase. The industry has faced a relatively tough 2024, with rising costs of labour, raw materials, and rent. So, is it all doom and gloom for the F&B industry, or could there be hidden tailwinds as we enter 2025? Patrick Sim, Deputy Chief of the Food & Beverage Division at the Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA), shares his insights. He is also the Group CEO of Secret Recipe.

8:00 AM

The Breakfast Grille - What Is To Be Done? Confronting the Climate Crisis in Malaysia

Malaysia under the Madani Government is committed to address climate change, building on the foundations set by previous administrations. In line with this national goal, non-profit organisation Khazanah Research Institute released a paper titled: “What Is To Be Done? Confronting the climate crisis in Malaysia.” We’ll be discussing our country’s climate resilience with Yin Shao Loong, the author of the report. He is also the Deputy Director of Research at Khazanah Research Institute.

8:30 AM

Morning Brief

The outlook for the SME sector in 2025 looks promising. SME Bank’s Sentiment Index rose to 55.8 in the second half of 2024, indicating continued optimism despite challenges like rising costs and policy changes. Chin Chee Seong, National President, SME Association of Malaysia shares his insights on what lies ahead for SMEs this year.

8:45 AM

Morning Brief

(REPEAT) It seems that the price of dining out continues to rise in Malaysia, reflecting an uncertain outlook for the food and beverage sector, especially as the cost of living continues to increase. The industry has faced a relatively tough 2024, with rising costs of labour, raw materials, and rent. So, is it all doom and gloom for the F&B industry, or could there be hidden tailwinds as we enter 2025? Patrick Sim, Deputy Chief of the Food & Beverage Division at the Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA), shares his insights. He is also the Group CEO of Secret Recipe.

9:00 AM

Opening Bell

(REPEAT) Tony Nash of Complete Intelligence | An update on local and international capital markets, including a look at how Bursa Malaysia begins the trading day. We speak with local and foreign analysts to find out how different asset classes and markets react to the latest news, results, and geopolitical events.

9:15 AM

Opening Bell

Artificial Intelligence was a very strong theme in equity markets last year with Nvidia share price up 170% and 240% in 2023. But are there AI related stocks or sectors that we should consider in Malaysia? Peter Kong, Head of Research at Kenanga Investment Bank gives us his answers.

9:35 AM

What's The Focus

Because it’s Friday, we cap the morning with WTF or What’s the Focus, our round-up show of stories that have dominated the news cycle and/or grabbed our attention. In the mix today, why are global banks leaving the climate alliance, top 10 trends to watch in 2025 and in Malaysia, are some squats an adequate punishment?

10:05 AM

Open For Business

(REPEAT) Sharma Lachu, Founder & CEO, Accendo Technologies

11:00 AM

Mattsplained

(REPEAT) Matt Armitage, Founder, Kulturpop

12:00 PM

Enterprise Explores

(REPEAT) Lina Esa, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer, Cult Creative

1:00 PM

The Breakfast Grille Repeat

2:05 PM

Discovery Hour

Lagu-Lagu Dulu-Dulu: The Essence of Tarakucha!; Sean Ghazi & Ida Mariana

3:05 PM

Front Row

Invisible Habitudes; Kuik Swee Boon, Founding Artistic Director and Main Choreographer, The Human Expression Dance Company

3:25 PM

Front Row

Searching...; Jerry Pang, castmember | Jane Te, castmember

4:05 PM

Health & Living

Doctor in the House: Is This The Year To Quit Smoking?; Dr George Lee, Consultant Urologist | Dr Takdir Singh Riar, Head, Smoking Cessation Unit, Klinik Kesihatan Tanglin

5:00 PM

Top 5 at 5

6:00 PM

Popcorn Culture

Squid Game S2 + Do You Watch Stuff Because of Hype?

7:00 PM

Just For Kicks

8:00 PM

A Bit of Culture